NovelOnlinePearl's desire to be stronger didn't cfrom a lack of power but from a need for absolute control and confidence.
Damian, understanding her intentions, tried to console her. "You'll get there in your own time. The important thing now is—"
"No, it's very urgent.” Pearl touched the diary, sounding firm despite her soft voice. "My mom has passed away. It means that I'm late.”
Damian felt that his words were too superficial, so he changed the topic. "What's your next step? To reclaim Aunt Beah's body?"
Pearl tensed at the mention of it, her mind filled with apprehension.
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But when she finally saw her mother's body, her fears were eased. Beah's serene expression seemed to convey peace, as if she had been released
from all earthly troubles.
Gigi, lost in grief, didn't notice Pearl's approach until she was enveloped in her arms. Her eyes were swollen from crying, her guilt consuming her.
"Pea..."
Helpless, Pearl patted Gigi's back. "Stop crying. It's okay. It's all over now."
"It's my fault. If | hadn't overheard that conversation and told Aunt Beah about it, she might still be alive... | just hate myself..."
Pearl, feeling sympathy for Gigi's anguish, reassured her. "It's not your fault. She would have known eventually. Stop blaming yourself."
"But | don't know what to do now that Aunt Beah is gone..."
Beah had been Gigi's guiding light, and now she felt lost without her. She contemplated going back to the Jordans, yet doubted they'd welcher,
given she wasn't a blood relative.
She then considered remaining where she was, but staying felt pointless now that Beah was gone.
Seeing Gigi's lost expression, Pearl made a decision. She embraced Gigi and declared, "From today, you're my sister. Why not change your nto
Georgia Leighton? I'll take care of you from now on."
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Gigi was overwhelmed by Pearl's kindness. She hadn't anticipated Pearl holding no grudge against her for revealing that affair to Beah, and was even
more surprised that Pearl wanted to look after her...
"Thank you, Pea."
Pearl looked at her and Damian before whispering, "You've been here for a long time. I'm sure you're tired. Let Damian take you to rest. I'll take over
instead.”
Damian wanted to refuse, but he understood Pearl's need for solitude and agreed to give her space. "Okay."
Pearl wanted to cherish this final moment with her mother, while Gigi, now Georgia, left to rest under Damian's care.
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